Phoenix's Light Rail Network Evolution
From its beginning in 2008, Phoenix's light rail network has grown to 38 stations, spanning 28 miles (45 kilometers). This animated video takes you through the timeline of when new stations were opened, forming the Valley Metro network that we know today.
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Population given is the sum of all counties and independent cities with stations in them.
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KINKISHARYO - Phoenix_Exterior_Camelback, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Phil Sexton - Light Rail on Central, CC BY 2.0, https://www.flickr.com/photos/john_ha...
Kinkisharyo - https://www.flickr.com/photos/kinkish..., CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Tomwsulcer - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
KINKISHARYO - Phoenix_Exterior_7417, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Tomwsulcer - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Phil Sexton - Phoenix Light Rail, CC BY 2.0, https://www.flickr.com/photos/john_ha...
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